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Seeing Karina get snatched up Anuum tries what he can while still in the beasts mind to free the woman. "Get that last disc or help kill this thing!"
"Maybe I can get it to despise another of the discs." Anuum digs back into the Snake's mind.
Jane continues to send missiles into the creature to try and help free either Karina or Kel.
Anuum cringes as the Snake-like creature lashes out and grabs Kel. The crytals pulses with a single white light as the tail loosens a small bit.
Looking at the snake-like creature Anuum digs further into it's mind, planting small seeds of doubt and fear within.
******************************************************************** The damage to Jane's mind causes her to hunch over in immense pain as her hands reach up to her head. She screams a blood curdling scream as her mind fractures more. As she rises up her features seem different. More angered even. The rage in her eyes turns to another scream as she unleashes an even more powerful force of psychic energy into the Snake.
Jane tries to determine the amount of time before the door crumbles, letting the rest of the group know the determination. Using the time Anuum tries to time unlocking his mental gates accordingly.
"Find those discs?" He calls out to Karina. "I will slow the beast." Anuum searches the snake's mind and begins to close and slow it's synapses within it's mind as Anuum backs into the corner.
While Anuum stretches into the creature's mind Jane begins to tear and shred it, mirroring her own memory.
"Let's try Kel's plan first before we get assaulted by some sort of mental attack. We don't need it breaking Jane's fragile and shattered mind any more than it is" Anuum looks to Kel. "Do you remember seeing a place to put these discs?"
"If that doesn't work then let's go with Karina's plan." Anuum nods.
Anuum grabs ahold of the heavy flail. It feels a bit awkward in his hands at first, but in his mind Anuum can feel the power force try and work it's way in. His mind pushes back with force. "There is only room for one in here Slitherbane. I have been around for eons. You stand no chance against a force such as mine." Anuum holds the flail up. "Succumb to my will and you shall see battle once again." "Kel- Grab ahold of the remaining disk. Let us deal with this monolith. Any of you have any ideas?"
Annum's body shudders as the stone cracks free, relieving him of his potential prison. The crystal flares with anger, with a slight bit of panic. "I will not be trapped to not be found again...." "Did you drain all of its power?" Anuum scans the mask for magic before handing it back. "The magic still remains." He hands the mask back to Karina as he follows the woman around the hall, trying to shake off the weird feeling of dread the Medusa gave him.
Anuum claps his hands together and a wave of psychic energy radiates out from his prismatic crystal clutched tightly in his hands, slowing everything to a crawl.
"It is nothing more than an Amphisbaena. Be careful of it's poison. They are formed from the blood of a Medusa, or so it is said as they are immune to any sort of petrification. They are immune to cold and poisonous effects. This one seems to have some sort of fiendish traits to it as well." Anuum observes as he has time with his spell in place. Thinking back a bit more he observes. "Be careful Karina. These creatures are normally the pets of a Medusa itself. I would leave that woman be as she is and avert your eyes from her."
"Place seems pretty empty. The only intelligent thing around here might be the orb outside controlling those fools." Annum floats behind Karina as he waits patiently for the weak bag of flesh...er...mortal to open the door. Anuum has lost a bit of touch with reality over the centuries of his life. Each of these people he meets, elves included, seem like fleeting moments in Anuum's existence.
"This mask is interesting. It protects one's body from becoming blind or turned to stone by any sort of ailment. Just for this mask alone the trip was worthy." He grabs the mask from the dust to inspect it further as his mind thinks. He tosses the mask to Karina. "You should use this. If you are struck blind or turned to stone then I can't stand a chance with this frail and wispy body."
Not one to take on a frontal assault Anuum hangs back. His usual method is to coax the minds of others, bending and shaping them to his will without breaking their souls to do what meager tasks are in his way. Karina is interesting. Perhaps I will investigate these so called gates of his body. Unlock them for myself in the future."
Anuum follows Karina through the door. "I do not speak the tongue as I always found the race to be rather....slow and dimwitted." Looking around he notices Karina sipping the water. "You are correct. I have been needing to replenish this vessel with water for some time now." Not caring much for the waters safety Anuum plunges the slyph's head in and takes large gulps of water. He rises up as water trickles down his hair and face. Seeing an open corridor nearby Anuum peeks inside.
Annum confirms his suspicions "Yes, Jane. There is another here who is skilled with crafting the mind. I was correct in thinking this would indeed be a valuable trip to take." Examining the sphere he notices the slight smudge print. "Careful not to touch this orb. It may act as some sort of vessel as my prison of a crystal does. It looks as if someone has touched it." A quick flash of movement catches his eye from the tents. He floats over as if guided by the wind. "You there! What is it you seek and why are you hiding?" Anuum's voice echoes.
"The mosaic depicts a cyclopean giant from eras long ago." Anuum explains the simple carved relief.
Through all of his travels and many centuries of 'life' Anuum doesn't recognize the history all around him for what it is. He sees Juliet. "Seems you are alive and well." He says and lets out a small sneer as she tries to immediately put him to work. "As my fire-fueled companion has said we are here for an update. No more. No less. Please tell me of this strange light that was seen."
"Knowledge is not stolen, simply....shared for the greater good." Anuum elaborates a bit more. "Some more willingly than others, though as you can see I care for my vessels and keep them as healthy as possible." He says blankly and matter of factly to Karina. "Perhaps you would care to share the knowledge of these Chakra gates with me sometime?" The slyph strains a smile as if it is fighting back. Hearing Kel speaking of Luck Anuum laughs inside. "So you believe to speak of the future? Please tell me of mine Seer."
Anuum's voice takes on a more condescending and confident tone as he echoes among the trees. "I have held several Vessels for many eons now. At times I have been lost but I always retain the knowledge of my most important Vessels. Some of them once lived in this region, though it is slightly different now it should still suit our needs." His eyes let off a soft white glow and aura about them as it scans the area. The Slyph form skirts the trees and flits among the lighter foliage as it picks and chooses a specific trail.
Anuum sighs as he regains his composure. "Well, that could have gone better I suppose." He looks around, clearly unimpressed and with a slight bit of disdain. As Happ approaches he lets him know. "I require little else and am ready to continue towards this mystical light that was seen." Annum helps to speed along the packing process as he lifts several smaller objects telkinetically and places them into their crates to help time pass. UMD Rolls:
While he waits he tends to his own injuries. have to keep this vessel together long enough to find a suitable one. Inside of Anuum's head is a small plea and scream of pain as the unknown slyph's subconscious continues to try and fight for its freedom.
Anuum regains control and is extremely angered by the simpler primates constantly breaking control over his newly acquired vessel. The crystal sends out a dark red glow as a few of the monkey's shudder and convulse as the entity known as Anuum sends a portion of its psychic essence into the primates minds.
Anuums alchemist fire continues to burn at the mass of monkeys as they swarm all over his body.
The smell of burning fur and feces quickly distract Anuum's connection breaking the connection once again. Panicked the slyph barrels through the small copse of trees. Seeing Karina the slyph's eyes turn from one of panic to relief. You...you have to help me." He gasps.
Anuum moves around the smaller building with a bit more grace and far less screaming. The crystal glows with a continuous soft white hue as one of the gates within the Slyph's tormented mind open and four pure missiles of mental force pour forth from Anuum's head. The missiles arc around Karina and slam into the charau-ka with enough force to knock them off their feet.
Annum's mind muddles and gets quickly distracted as the poo covered monkey's swarm all over him. His link between himself and his vessel breaks momentarily as the Slyph's eyes grow panicked. "Where am I? What is happening? How long has it been?" His spins his head around in confusion at his surroundings and begins to run away. Rushing into the small outcropping of trees the Slyph seems to slow as the link he regains his calmness once again. A whispered hush is heard through the wind. "You will submit to me....."
"My words are actually quite strong. Manners on the other had have little use as I will always find another....." Anuum is quickly cut off as he spins around at the crashing sound. He sneers at the monkey's. "I was too busy focusing out on intelligent thoughts and dismissed all primate ones it seems." Floating forward a bit Anuum's crystal flashes with a bright light. [b]I shall slow their minds for you.
Anuum strides nearby as he continues to assess the situation. "What created such destruction?" Anuum echoes as he refers to the massive hole in the wall Anuum's crystal glows yellow as it pulses with intrigue and apprehension. The nearly unblinking eyes scan the camp and all within as it inspects each and every one of the vessels for something Anuum has yet to discover.
Anuum listens to Kel speak of lucky numbers and other celestial signs. Blankly turning towards the man he asks a simple question. "Are you a seer of the future?" Turning to Karina he replies as his body rises lightly off the ground with the breeze of the wind. He slowly bobs in the air. "Like your Chakra gates I can also open gates within my mind, releasing concentrated waves of energy that have the chance of knocking those on the ground while slowing our enemies to a crawl." Overall though Anuum's body looks to be resting and recuperating from attempting to decipher Jane's broken mind.
"Perhaps I might find you name during our travels." During the trip Anuum spends several hours with his eyes closed as he concentrates on Jane. Though each time his body is left strained and exhausted as her mind is like a shattered maze and fights back. He slumps to the deck and spends the entire day resting as his vessel requires strength enough for the journey ahead. *********************************************************************** Approaching Azlant Ridge Annum grows anxious as his eyes scan for any signs of the bright light in the nearby distance.
Annum thinks back to what could have possible caused the massive hole in the perimeter.
Anuum looks to the drinks. "This body has little use for such nourishment." The crystal glows a dark red as the dual voices speak. As the mission is explain Anumm seems quiet as he takes in each bit, trying to remember what he can from so long ago.
"All of your history seems correct. at this point" His mind wanders back with flashes of insight from eons ago. Floating lightly off the ground Anuum's crystal turns more of a glowing bluish green as his voices take on a bit of excitement with the light. This light may be a sign from the sky gods to the vessel I have been seeking. Let us make haste! You have no worry about the heat. I will close off your minds to the stresses of such mundane worries."
The doors slide open as a pale man enters with loose robes that seem to float about him with wispy tendrils. In his hand he holds a small glowing crystal that pulses with a dark energy and unearthly presence. One by one he looks to each of his companions. Slowly probing their minds so that they will not notice. As he speaks his voice almost sounds as if they are two voices overlapping within your mind. "I am Anuum and this is my vessel." The voice sounds almost alien as it grits and flows, not matching what should be the man's voice. As he walks forward he looks to glide as his mithral chain shirt and darkwood shield remain nearly as silent as the wind that carries his form. The small crystal glows darker as the man seems to be fighting and trying to resist something from within, though to no avail. His face crunches in obvious displeasure as whatever was taking place seems to be punishing him. Regaining control Annum speaks once more. "Why have I been pulled away from seeking out the perfect vessel?"
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